4 DECEMBER 1926, Page 15

JAMES AUGUSTINE CRESSWELL ATKINS - • [To' the Editor of

the Spgc-rkrou.] • • SIR,—May I, on behalf of the Staff of the English-Speaking Union, express the deepest sympathy with Mr. arid Mrs. J. B. Atkins in the loss of their only sons who had been a valued member of its staff for the past three years? His death at the early age of 25 hai cast a deep shadow over us.

Atkins had taken a great interest in the Union's purchase of Dartmouth House, and above all in the opening of the Page Memorial Library, of which he was to have been in charge. lie made friends wherever be went.. His death is a tragedy.— I am, Sir, &c.,

EVELYN 'WRENCH. EVELYN 'WRENCH.

Hon. Secretary, English-Speaking Union. Dartmouth House, 37' Charlea"Street, London, W.1. -